Chapter 3

Algebra 2 · 232 exercises

Problem 22

Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(3 x+y=3\) \(6 x+2 y=6\)

4 step solution

Problem 23

Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{2 x+3 y \geq 6} \\ {3 x-2 y \geq-4} \\ {5 x+y \geq 15} \\\ {f(x, y)=x+3 y}\end{array} $$

7 step solution

Problem 23

Find the coordinates of the vertices of the figure formed by each system of inequalities. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x+y \leq 9} \\ {x-2 y \leq 12} \\ {y \leq 2 x+3}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Solve each system of equations by using elimination. \(6 d+3 f=12\) \(2 d=8-f\)

4 step solution

Problem 23

Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(y-x=5\) \(2 y-2 x=8\)

4 step solution

Problem 24

Jonathan and members of his Spanish Club are going to Costa Rica. He purchases 10 traveler's checks in denominations of \(\$ 20, \$ 50,\) and \(\$ 100,\) totaling \(\$ 370 .\) He has twice as many \(\$ 20\) checks as \(\$ 50\) checks. How many of each denomination of traveler's checks does he have?

8 step solution

Problem 24

Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{2 x+2 y \geq 4} \\ {2 y \geq 3 x-6} \\ {4 y \leq x+8} \\\ {f(x, y)=3 y+x}\end{array} $$

7 step solution

Problem 24

GEOMETRY Find the area of the region defined by the system of inequalities \(y+x \leq 3, y-x \leq 3,\) and \(y \geq-1\)

5 step solution

Problem 24

All 28 members in Crestview High School's Ski Club went on a one-day ski trip. Members can rent skis for \(\$ 16\) per day or snowboards for \(\$ 19\) per day. The club paid a total of \(\$ 478\) for rental equipment. Write a system of equations that represents the number of members who rented the two types of equipment.

8 step solution

Problem 24

Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(4 x-2 y=6\) \(6 x-3 y=9\)

4 step solution

Problem 25

Solve each system of equations. \(6 x+2 y+4 z=2\) \(3 x+4 y-8 z=-3\) \(-3 x-6 y+12 z=5\)

7 step solution

Problem 25

Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \geq 0} \\ {y \geq 0} \\ {x+2 y \leq 6} \\ {2 y-x \leq 2} \\ {x+y \leq 5} \\ {f(x, y)=3 x-5 y}\end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 25

GEOMETRY Find the area of the region defined by the system of inequalities \(x \geq-3, y+x \leq 8,\) and \(y-x \geq-2\)

6 step solution

Problem 25

All 28 members in Crestview High School's Ski Club went on a one-day ski trip. Members can rent skis for \(\$ 16\) per day or snowboards for \(\$ 19\) per day. The club paid a total of \(\$ 478\) for rental equipment. How many members rented skis and how many rented snowboards?

7 step solution

Problem 25

The sides of an angle are parts of two lines whose equations are \(2 y+3 x=-7\) and \(3 y-2 x=9\) . The angle's vertex is the point where the two sides meet. Find the coordinates of the vertex of the angle.

6 step solution

Problem 26

Solve each system of equations. \(r+s+t=5\) \(2 r-7 s-3 t=13\) \(\frac{1}{2} r-\frac{1}{3} s+\frac{2}{3} t=-1\)

7 step solution

Problem 26

Graph each system of inequalities. Name the coordinates of the vertices of the feasible region. Find the maximum and minimum values of the given function for this region. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \geq 2} \\ {y \geq 1} \\ {x-2 y \geq-4} \\ {x+y \leq 8} \\\ {2 x-y \leq 7} \\ {f(x, y)=x-4 y}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

Beatriz is checking a shipment of technology equipment that contains laser printers that cost \(\$ 700\) each and color monitors that cost \(\$ 200\) each. She counts 30 boxes on the loading dock. The invoice states that the order totals \(\$ 15,000\) . Write a system of two equations that represents the number of each item.

4 step solution

Problem 26

The graphs of \(y-2 x=1,4 x+y=7,\) and \(2 y-x=-4\) contain the sides of a triangle. Find the coordinates of the vertices of the triangle.

5 step solution

Problem 27

Solve each system of equations. \(2 a-b+3 c=-7\) \(4 a+5 b+c=29\) \(a-\frac{2 b}{3}+\frac{c}{4}=-10\)

7 step solution

Problem 27

RESEARCH Use the Internet or other reference to find an industry that uses linear programming. Describe the restrictions or constraints of the problem and explain how linear programming is used to help solve the problem.

5 step solution

Problem 28

Write an example of a system of three equations in three variables that has (-3, 5, 2) as a solution. Show that the ordered triple satisfies all three equations.

7 step solution

Problem 28

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 p-6 q=6\) \(2 p-4 q=4\)

4 step solution

Problem 29

Compare and contrast solving a system of two equations in two variables to solving a system of equations of three equations in three variables.

6 step solution

Problem 29

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(10 m-9 n=15\) \(5 m-4 n=10\)

7 step solution

Problem 30

Melissa is solving the system of equations \(r+2 s+t=3\), \(r+2 s+t=3\), \(2 r+4 s+2 t=6,\) and \(3 r+6 s+3 t=12 .\) Is she correct? Explain.

5 step solution

Problem 30

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 c-7 d=-3\) \(2 c+6 d=-34\)

6 step solution

Problem 30

Use the table showing state populations. \(\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline 1 & {\text { California }} & {25,484,000} & {567,000} \\ \hline 2 & {\text { Texas }} & {22,118,000} & {447,000} \\\ \hline 3 & {\text { New York }} & {19,190,000} & {70,000} \\ \hline 4 & {\text { Florida }} & {17,019,000} & {304,000} \\ \hline 5 & {\text { lllinois }} & {12,653,000} & {80,000} \\ \hline\end{array}\) Write equations that represent the populations of Florida and New York \(x\) years after 2003. Assume that both states continue to gain the same number of residents every year. Let \(y\) equal the population.

5 step solution

Problem 31

The general form of an equation for a parabola is \(y=a x^{2}+b x+c,\) where \((x, y)\) is a point on the parabola. If three points on the parabola are \((0,3),(-1,4),\) and \((2,9),\) determine the values of \(a, b, c .\) Write the equation of the parabola.

5 step solution

Problem 31

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y < 2 x-3} \\ {y \leq \frac{1}{2} x+1}\end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 31

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(6 g-8 h=50\) \(6 h=22-4 g\)

8 step solution

Problem 32

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{|x| \leq 3} \\ {|y| > 1}\end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 32

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(2 p=7+q\) \(6 p-3 q=24\)

5 step solution

Problem 33

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{|x+1| \leq 3} \\ {x+3 y \geq 6}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 x=-31+2 y\) \(5 x+6 y=23\)

5 step solution

Problem 33

Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{2}{3} x+y=-3\) \(y-\frac{1}{3} x=6\)

3 step solution

Problem 34

What is the solution to the system of equations shown below? \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}{x-y+z=0} \\ {-5 x+3 y-2 z=-1} \\ {2 x-y+4 z=11}\end{array}\right.\) F. (0, 3, 3) G. (2, 5, 3) H. no solution J. infinitely many solutions

9 step solution

Problem 34

FARMING For Exercises \(34-37\) , use the following information. Dean Stadler has 20 days in which to plant corn and soybeans. The corn can be planted at a rate of 250 acres per day and the soybeans at a rate of 200 acres per day. He has 4500 acres available for planting these two crops. Let \(c\) represent the number of acres of corn and let \(s\) represent the number of acres of soybeans. Write a system of inequalities to represent the possible ways Mr. Stadler can plant the available acres.

4 step solution

Problem 34

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{y \geq 2 x+1} \\ {y \leq 2 x-2} \\ {3 x+y \leq 9}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 34

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 u+5 v=6\) \(2 u-4 v=-7\)

7 step solution

Problem 34

Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{1}{2} x-y=0\) \(\frac{1}{4} x+\frac{1}{2} y=-2\)

4 step solution

Problem 35

The Yoder Family Dairy produces at most 200 gallons of skim and whole milk each day for delivery to large bakeries and restaurants. Regular customers require at least 15 gallons of skim and 21 gallons of whole milk each day. If the profit on a gallon of skim milk is \(\$ 0.82\) and the profit on a gallon of whole milk is \(\$ 0.75,\) how many gallons of each type of milk should the dairy produce each day to maximize profits?

7 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x-3 y > 2} \\ {2 x-y < 4} \\ {2 x+4 y \geq-7}\end{array} $$

6 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(3 a=-3+2 b\) \(3 a+b=3\)

5 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system of equations by graphing. \(\frac{4}{3} x+\frac{1}{5} y=3\) \(\frac{2}{3} x-\frac{3}{5} y=5\)

3 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. \(y \leq x+2\) \(y \geq 7-2 x\)

6 step solution

Problem 36

FARMING For Exercises \(34-37\) , use the following information. Dean Stadler has 20 days in which to plant corn and soybeans. The corn can be planted at a rate of 250 acres per day and the soybeans at a rate of 200 acres per day. He has 4500 acres available for planting these two crops. If the profit is \(\$ 26\) per acre on corn and \(\$ 30\) per acre on soybeans, how much of each should Mr. Stadler plant? What is the maximum profit?

8 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each system of inequalities by graphing. $$ \begin{array}{l}{x \leq 1} \\ {y < 2 x+1} \\ {x+2 y \geq-3}\end{array} $$

5 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each system of equations by using either substitution or elimination. \(0.25 x+1.75 y=1.25\) \(-0.5 x+2=2.5 y\)

5 step solution

Problem 36

Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent. \(1.6 y=0.4 x+1\) \(0.4 y=0.1 x+0.25\)

3 step solution

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